Can you get into Tulane University of Louisiana?
New Orleans, LA · Private · 7,767 students Here’s the class that got in. See where your numbers land in it.
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The admitted class · 2024
Here’s what it took to get in.
Acceptance rate
14.0%
SAT middle 50%
1400–1520
median 1435
ACT middle 50%
31–34
median 32
Testing
Optional
16% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
88%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What does Tulane University of Louisiana actually read?
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It’s the most useful thing they say about admissions. Almost nobody reads it. Say the essay counts a lot here and class rank doesn’t count at all. That tells you where to put your work.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Tulane University of Louisiana considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it doesn’t ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set, Spike uses that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When should you apply?
- Early DecisionNovember 1, 2026
- Early ActionNovember 10, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 15, 2027
Tulane University of Louisiana fills part of its class in the early round. Admit rates there typically run higher. Early Decision is binding. It only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What do families actually pay?
The sticker price is $87,004. Almost nobody pays it. Here’s what families pay at Tulane University of Louisiana by income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$16,126
- $30k–$48k$18,041
- $48k–$75k$20,149
- $75k–$110k$28,207
- Over $110k$56,667
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price a year for first-time students who got aid. Your own number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
What do students ask about Tulane University of Louisiana?
What’s Tulane University of Louisiana’s acceptance rate?
Tulane University of Louisiana admits 14.0% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Tulane University of Louisiana?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1400 and 1520. A score above 1520 clears the 75th percentile. Below 1400, the rest of your application has to do more of the work, or you can apply test-optional.
Is Tulane University of Louisiana test-optional?
Yes, Tulane University of Louisiana is currently test-optional. Send a score if it lands in or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does Tulane University of Louisiana look for in an application?
Tulane University of Louisiana says it weighs grades, course rigor, essay, recommendations most heavily. What it lists as not considered is worth knowing too. Work you put there doesn’t count here.
How much does Tulane University of Louisiana actually cost?
The sticker price is $87,004. The average family pays $39,949 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $16,126 a year on average.
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